CENTAC publishes the admitted list for NEET 2025 stray-vacancy round

The Centralised Admission Committee (CENTAC), Puducherry, has released the admitted list for the NEET 2025 Stray Vacancy Round for UG Medical/Dental/AYUSH courses. This marks the final phase of admissions for MBBS, BDS, and BAMS in the Union Territory. Candidates must check their seat allocation on centacpuducherry.in. Allotted students need to report immediately, adhering to the strict deadlines. Find out the mandatory reporting process, required documents, and what the final allotment signifies for the academic year 2025-26.

The lengthy and competitive counselling cycle for undergraduate medical and allied courses in the Union Territory of Puducherry has drawn to a definitive close. The Centralised Admission Committee (CENTAC), the nodal authority for admissions in Puducherry, has released the admitted list for the highly anticipated NEET 2025 Stray Vacancy Round for MBBS, BDS, and BAMS courses. This publication on the official website, \text{centacpuducherry.in}, represents the final seat allotment for the academic year 2025-26, filling the residual vacant seats across Government, Management, NRI, and Minority quotas.

​For the aspirants who have been meticulously tracking the counseling process through the previous three rounds and the subsequent stray round registration, this list is the culmination of their efforts. The admitted list contains essential details such as the candidate's name, NEET Score, NEET All India Rank (AIR), the specific category applied under, and the final allotted seat/round status. Candidates whose names appear on this final list have secured their entry into their respective medical, dental, or Ayurveda colleges and must act with urgency to complete the admission formalities.

​Deciphering the Stray Vacancy Allotment Dynamics 

​The Stray Vacancy Round is typically the most unpredictable and the last opportunity for candidates to secure a seat. It is initiated to fill any seats that remained vacant even after the Mop-Up (Round 3) counselling. This round often sees a significant drop in the closing rank, particularly for seats under the Management and Minority Quotas.

• ​Finality of the Allotment: Unlike the previous rounds, the seat allotment in the Stray Vacancy Round is final. There is no option for 'upgradation' or 'floating' to a subsequent round, as this marks the absolute closure of the counselling process for the 2025-26 academic year.
• ​The Cut-off Trend: Seats filled in this final round are usually those with lower preference among the top-ranked candidates or those that were surrendered/vacated late. This results in lower NEET scores and ranks being accepted compared to the initial rounds, offering a genuine 'last chance' for aspirants who were marginally short of a seat earlier.
• ​Category-Specific Impact: The admitted list includes allotments across various categories, including the most sought-after Government Quota (GQ) seats for domicile candidates and the higher-fee Management Quota (MQ) seats. The list for the Stray Vacancy Round also featured a specific allotment for Fresh Candidates for BDS/BAMS seats that remained unfilled after exhausting the existing merit list of registered candidates.
• ​Quotas Covered: The admitted list encompasses seats allotted under multiple sub-quotas, including Government Quota, Management Quota, NRI Quota, and various Minority Quotas available in the medical, dental, and Ayurveda colleges across Puducherry, Karaikal, Mahe, and Yanam regions.

​Mandatory Reporting and Document Verification 

​The most critical step for candidates on the admitted list is to complete the physical reporting process at their allotted college within the short, strict deadline specified by CENTAC. Failure to report by the due date will lead to the cancellation of the allotted seat without any further recourse.

• ​Download the Admitted List/Allotment Order: Candidates must first download their final allotment/admitted list status from the CENTAC portal using their login credentials. This document is essential for the reporting process.
• ​Immediate Physical Reporting: The Stray Vacancy Round typically allows for only a short window for reporting. Candidates must carry their original documents to the respective college for physical verification and final admission confirmation.
• ​Key Documents Required (Checklist): Aspirants must ensure they have all necessary documents ready. While the complete list should be verified on the official CENTAC brochure, key documents generally include: 
  • ​NEET UG 2025 Admit Card and Scorecard
  • ​CENTAC Application Form/Registration Printout
  • ​Provisional Allotment Letter (from CENTAC)
  • ​Class 10th and 12th Marksheets/Certificates
  • ​Residence/Domicile Certificate (for Government Quota/UT candidates)
  • ​Caste/Category Certificate (if applicable)
  • ​Transfer/Migration Certificate
  • ​Required Tuition Fee Payment Receipt (often required to be paid online prior to or at the time of reporting).
• ​Tuition Fee Deposit: The candidate must pay the full requisite tuition fee to the college to secure the admission. For Management Quota seats, this fee is often substantial, and its timely payment is non-negotiable for joining the seat.

​The End of the Admissions Cycle & Future Outlook 

​The release of the CENTAC Stray Vacancy Admitted List signifies the formal conclusion of the NEET UG 2025 counselling in the Union Territory of Puducherry for MBBS, BDS, and BAMS courses. This final stage successfully ensures that almost all available seats are utilized, optimizing the intake for medical education in the region.

• ​Academic Session Commencement: With the admission process now finalized, the newly admitted students are expected to commence their academic sessions immediately, catching up with the classes that have already started following the previous rounds.
• ​Importance of State Counselling: The CENTAC process underscores the vital role of state-level counselling authorities in effectively distributing seats based on state-specific domicile rules, reservation policies, and regional quotas (Puducherry, Karaikal, Yanam, Mahe).
• ​Future Aspirants' Lesson: The analysis of the Stray Vacancy Round cut-offs provides crucial data for NEET 2026 aspirants. It highlights the importance of participating in all available counselling rounds and strategically prioritizing choices, especially for high-demand, low-fee Government Quota seats.

​Conclusion

​The CENTAC NEET 2025 Stray Vacancy Admitted List has brought the curtain down on the undergraduate medical admission process in Puducherry. It is a moment of celebration for the successful candidates who secured their future in medicine, dentistry, or Ayurveda. For them, the mandate is clear: report and join immediately. The closing of this round ensures a full complement of students for the new academic year, marking a fresh start in the journey to become healthcare professionals.

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